The Best Horror Games for 2024

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You could argue that horror video games are scarier than horror movies. At least with movies, you can close your eyes to stop watching if things get too intense. But when you play an unpredictable horror game, you must participate. Horror games come in all gruesome shapes and sizes, ranging from action-packed shooters to immersive psychological VR nightmares that leave YouTubers shrieking. The PCMag staff has reviewed games for more than 20 years, so check out our top horror game picks below.

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